Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,575 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Aurora, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 08/04/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Respiratory Therapist, specializing in registered respiratory therapy, is needed at a healthcare facility located in Aurora, Colorado. This position involves providing critical respiratory care in pediatric intensive care units, neonatal intensive care units, pediatric emergency departments, and trauma units. The role offers a 13-week assignment with night shifts based on a 12-hour schedule from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM.

Job Details:

• Position: Respiratory Therapist, Registered (RRT)
• Location: Aurora, Colorado
• Assignment Duration: 08/04/2026 to 11/07/2026
• Shift: 12-Hour Nights | 6:45 PM 7:15 AM
• Schedule Requirements: 36 hours per week
• Travel Required: Yes
• Float: Yes, float rotation may be required between Anschutz and network of care locations (South or North) within thirty-five (35) miles of the original assignment location
• Weekend Requirement: 13 weekend shifts out of 26 weekends (including both Saturday and Sunday)
• On-Call Requirement: None
• Holiday Requirement: Must be able to work Labor Day
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Cardiopulmonary
  • Minimum 3 years of travel experience in healthcare setting
  • Licensure/Certification: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • Clinical Experience: Minimum 3 years Pediatric ICU, Minimum 3 years Neonatal ICU (Level 3 or 4), Minimum 1 year Pediatric Emergency Department, Minimum 1 year Pediatric Level 1 Trauma
  • Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Minimum 4 years Pediatric ICU experience
  • Minimum 4 years Neonatal ICU experience
• Additional Notes:
  • RTO (Requested Time Off): No more than 10 days off during the contract; no RTO approved within the first 2 weeks of assignment
  • Flu Vaccination Policy: Medical and religious exemptions allowed

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1265877. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RT - RRT Respiratory Therapist Registered.

About Cross Country Allied

You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus